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| 1. Shroud (Exordium) |
| 2. Straight To The Light |
| 3. New Gold Dawn |
| 4. Requiem Xiii-33 (Le Veilleur Silencieux) |
| 5. Xiberia (Seasons In The Ice Cage) |
| 6. She |
| 7. Mourning Sun |
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exordium and terminus.,
This review is from: Mourning Sun (Audio CD)
The previous reviewers have, for the most part, expressed views reasonably similar to my own (although I can't hear any stylistic or formal similarity between 'Straight to the Light' and anything off of 'Dawnrazor'!). Long story short, if you are a long time fan of McCoy's work, you will definitely find something to enjoy on this record. I would, however, add the following caveat: Apart from a few seconds here and there, mostly buried in the mix, there is virtually no lead guitar, distorted or otherwise, (or lead anything, for that matter) on this entire record. The guitars have been buried deep in the mix, as almost pure texture... even the solo in 'She' (an excellent moment, btw) is largely hidden behind the low-end/rhythm instruments, while the record's hardest track, 'Xiberia' (also outstanding) has likewise relegated its guitar to the very bottom of the mix.
Overall, 'Mourning Sun' is a largely keyboard-driven affair, always striving for atmosphere over catchiness, which is why no single was marketed. McCoy himself said that the songs were not to be listened to individually, but as a whole. That might be why the decision was made to include the vaguely poppy cover of Zager & Evans, 'In the Year 2525,' which is probably as close to tongue-in-cheek as McCoy is likely to get (well, aside from the utterly bizarre decision to record Roxy Music's ode to physical love with a blow-up doll, 'In Every Dream Home a Heartache'...). At any rate, the pronounced de-emphasis of the guitar was probably a necessary means to distance this project from the uber-metal of 'Zoon'. Fans of the old FotN's Tony Pettit and his distinctive bass stylings will find much to like in the recurring bass riff that drives songs like 'Straight to the Light,' or the slower, mid-range heavy bass (a la 'Celebrate') of 'She.' McCoy's vocals are also exceptional, being more in line with 'Elizium' than 'Zoon' this time around, although the "look up! look down!" bits in 'Straight to the Light' are pure death metal ;) One other point unremarked upon by the other reviewers... the paper, upon which the booklet was printed, is of the highest quality I have ever encountered in a commercial CD release- it appears to be the same paper used for upper end graphic novels, which probably increased the production cost of this limitied edition disc. Odd's are, they will likely revert to regular paper for the non-limited release, so if you're into presentation, make sure to buy the limited edition. All in all, it is a fine record, which has gotten better with every listen, as its subtleties have wormed their way into my brain... I had initially planned on giving it four stars because it didn't immediately grab me by the throat, as did 'Zoon', 'Dawnrazor', and the eponymous 'Nephilim' LP, but I have since decided that this reaction is unfair to the source material. 'Elizium' also required the listener to be patient and let itself unfold in its own time and in its own way. This record clearly recquires the same level of dedication... it is neither quick, nor easy, but it can be deeply rewarding, if given the chance. Edit: Amazon says that the limited edition includes a video. It does not. However, the previously mentioned bonus track, 'In the Year 2525,' is well worth springing for the limited edition.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Mourning Mr. McCoy....,
By Desert Rat "DR Nomad" (Black Rock) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mourning Sun (Audio CD)
Dear Carl,
10 years... we have waited 10 years for this album. We have waited for YOUR touch, YOUR story, YOUR blessing. That other "album" that came out between Zoon and now... well, we KNOW it wasn't YOURS. We could tell... I have one thing to say to you - thank you. If the opening portion of this review isn't enough of an indicator, I will make it plain and simple for those reading - I admire and respect the mind of Carl McCoy. In other words - I am a pretty big fan of the Nephilim in all its incarnations. In FotN speak - McCoy has proven his statement - "I am the Nephilim." After he said these immortal words, our boys dropped off the radar. The Nephilim are back... and McCoy is looking alot like the 5th Horseman. If you have never heard of the Nephilim, feel free to purchase this album - this is where the Nephilim has evolved to. This is the now of Carl McCoy. I have seen some people liken this to Elizium. While there are certain similarities, I think it is fairly myopic to say there is no musical progression from then til now. Elizium was a smooth progression from "The Nephilim"... just as that album was a progression from "Dawnrazor". With each album we heard Carl tell us that his vision was becoming clearer... I read where he stated that it took him three albums to get that message across. It was almost a coaxing of will that created those albums. Always over the top, always bombastic, the Nephilim ARE larger than life. He also stated that with his Nefilim release of Zoon, he said what he wanted to with one album... Where his first message was a gradual and melodic surge, his second message reflected an explosive urgency... almost volcanic in nature. Fans of the Fields of the Nephilim were thrown back and many shunned the album as Carl's experiment with Death Metal... Mourning Sun is the next step. We hear the melodic elements of early the Fields v1.0, but we also hear some of the harshness of Zoon. There is an urgency here... My first listen to this album was difficult - I was hoping for Elizium v2.0. I needed to put it away for a few days after the first couple of listens and see what happened. It didn't take long. I accepted the fact that Elizium was the past... that Zoon was the past. McCoy was back with lessons learned. I started to hear bass lines in my head... lyrics started to creep into my consciousness again... "I'll fly again!" "We didn't fall from Heaven, we didn't fall for you!" Hello? Roots... Welcome to the Requiem for our first Gods... welcome to a mourning for the Simurgh. This is the past given homage. Combine the writing of Andrew Collins, religions, and the mystical ponderings of Mr. McCoy, add a dash of genius, a pinch of incredible song writing, and just a touch of over the top production and showmanship... and you have the idea. From this end, here we find the new beginning in a New Gold Dawn. This is the future. Mourning Sun is nothing short of phenomenal. When I am not listening to it, I miss it. The energy in this album will take you by the hand and lead you to where McCoy wants you to go. For a first listen, I highly recommend a good set of speakers.. you first need to FEEL this album... After that, put it aside for a day or two. Things will start calling to you from the layer upon layer that you heard.. the next time, listen with headphones and a glass of your favorite mellowing intoxicant. Absorb this album as a whole and you will find something that music these days just fails to offer any more- THIS ALBUM HAS A SOUL. If you think the vocals are over the top, listen closer... It isn't an act. It isn't an affected attitude. The Preacherman has indeed returned. His Watchers are thankful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real gothic rock returns courtesy of Mr. McCoy of course!!!,
By
This review is from: Mourning Sun (Audio CD)
I've been a Fields of the Nephilim fan since a friend exposed me to their Buring the Fields EP just before Dawnrazor was released in 1986 or 87. I still have everything they ever released on vinyl for God's sake! I only flirted with the goth lifestyle (if there is such a thing) back in high school and freshman year of college, but FotN has been there all along the way. To say that this music has staying power is an understatement! That said, Mourning Sun is so incredibly refreshing and reassuring in an era when the music press tells us that corporate packaged pap like Evanascence, Marilyn Manson, and various death metal bands or pop in black mascara are gothic rock. Beyond comparisons to the wannabe-goth of today, it is simply a great album! For anyone who hasn't heard Fields of the Nephilim's "Dawnrazor," "The Nephilim," and "Elizium" albums (not to mention Sisters of Mercy's "First and Last and Always" and "Floodland," and The Mission's "The First Chapter" and "God's Own Medicine"), first buy those! Then, buy Mouring Sun!!! It is by far the finest true gothic rock album released since Elizium, what?, 16 years ago?
By the way, I like McCoy's "Zoon" too, though the only pure gothic rock track on it is "Shine." However, that one track alone is well worth the price of the album... It is really an ULTRA-classic. Oh, and a comment for those who bemoan the absence of the original band members... I'd love to see a reunion too, but only if it would make the end result stronger. The original FotN was wonderful then, and Carl and Co. is cranking out wonderful work now, so who's to complain?!? Come on Carl! Do it at least one more time! Preferably before 2021!
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